Tina Peters
Coverage of Tina Peters in the Nexus archive.
- Polis terminates clemency board members who revealed he defied their recommendation for Tina Peters
Colorado Governor Jared Polis terminated two clemency board members for disclosing he ignored their unanimous recommendation to reject Tina Peters' clemency application. The board members, Hannah Seigel Proff and Azra Taslimi, criticized the decision as unequal justice, while Polis cited a confidentiality breach as the reason for their removal.
- Polis fires Colorado clemency board members who publicly disclosed voting twice against Tina Peters’ release
Colorado clemency board members were fired for violating an executive order by disclosing they voted twice against Tina Peters’ release. The governor’s office cited confidentiality breaches as the reason for their dismissal.
- Colorado governor fires officials who opposed freeing election denier
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, who tampered with voting machines to claim the 2020 election was rigged against President Trump. The governor fired officials who opposed this decision.
- Gov. Jared Polis fires clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters decision
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fired two members of his clemency advisory board for publicly disclosing their votes regarding the commutation of Tina Peters' sentence. Peters was convicted of election-related crimes and released after her sentence was commuted in May, sparking criticism from Democrats and the state party.
- Littwin: Polis would be gone even if he weren’t term-limited
Littwin claims Polis would be out of office regardless of term limits. Two members of the clemency board openly condemned Polis’ commutation of Tina Peters, calling the decision out of line.
- Tina Peters defends actions at Castle Rock rally, says supporters 'are my heroes'
Tina Peters spoke at the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival in Castle Rock, 25 days after her release from prison. She defended her actions and referred to her supporters as 'heroes'.
- Tina Peters defends actions at Castle Rock rally, says supporters 'are my heroes'
Tina Peters spoke at a rally in Castle Rock, defending her actions and calling her supporters 'heroes'. She appeared at the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival 25 days after her prison release.
- Polis released Tina Peters against unanimous recommendation of clemency board
Polis released Tina Peters against the unanimous recommendation of the clemency board. The board consists of 11 people from various parts of the legal system who review applications for pardons and commutations before giving recommendations to the governor.
- America’s authoritarians operate with impunity. It’s time to take action | Jan-Werner Müller
The article discusses American figures like Greg Bovino and Tina Peters who engage in controversial activities after leaving public service, suggesting a lack of accountability. It references Argentina’s escraches as a potential model for addressing such issues.
- Peter Moore: Ex-con seeks job opps in Colorado. Can fudge numbers as nec’y.
Tina Peters, a voting system tamperer, was released from prison by Jared Polis. The article highlights high unemployment rates among formerly incarcerated people and older women, suggesting Peters' skills in manipulating election systems could lead to job opportunities in areas requiring creative truth-telling or number manipulation.
- News Wrap: Arrests rise outside New Jersey ICE facility
Police in New Jersey arrested protestors for breaking a curfew near an ICE detention facility. Other developments include the release of election denier Tina Peters from prison, Colombia's presidential election moving to a runoff, Kenyan protests against a U.S.-planned Ebola quarantine facility, and Serena Williams returning to tennis.
- An unapologetic Tina Peters decries ‘retribution’ after release from prison
Tina Peters, former Mesa County Clerk, was released from prison after Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence under pressure from Donald Trump and election conspiracy allies. She immediately renewed allegations of election fraud, targeting recent Democratic victories and upcoming midterms, despite being convicted in 2024 for breaching election equipment in 2021.
- Tina Peters, convicted in election-security breach, emerges defiant and vows legal fight
Tina Peters, convicted for an election-security breach, expressed defiance in her first public interview after her sentence was commuted, vowing to clear her name in court. Democratic Governor Polis commuted her sentence amid pressure from Trump, prompting criticism from the Colorado Democratic Party and Senator Michael Bennet.
- Former election clerk Tina Peters released after Trump pressure campaign
Tina Peters, a former election clerk, was released following a Trump pressure campaign. She had been sentenced to nine years in prison for allowing access to Colorado state voting machines.
- Tina Peters doubles down on debunked election claims hours after release
Tina Peters reiterated her debunked claims about the 2020 presidential election on Steve Bannon's podcast hours after her release from prison. She described her release as a 'miracle' and referenced '636…' during the interview.
- Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence
Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of election-related misconduct, was released from prison after Colorado's governor commuted her sentence. Peters, who spread debunked conspiracy theories about election fraud, appeared on Steve Bannon's program post-release and reiterated false claims about voting machines. Her conviction involved breaching election security and collaborating with a computer expert linked to Mike Lindell.
- The Latest: Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges
Rising energy prices from the Iran war are increasing bond market interest rates, exacerbating economic challenges for Trump ahead of midterms. A court ruled against a Trump administration policy banning transgender troops, and former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters was released after her sentence was commuted by the governor following Trump's pressure.
- Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after sentence commuted
Tina Peters, a conspiracy theorist, was released from prison after the president pressured Colorado’s Democratic governor to commute her sentence. She was convicted for participating in a scheme related to election conspiracy theories promoted by Donald Trump.
- Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after sentence commuted
Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, was released from prison after her sentence was commuted. The commutation followed pressure from Donald Trump on Colorado’s governor. The Colorado corrections department confirmed her release.
- Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence
Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for her role in a scheme involving election conspiracy theories and unauthorized access to voting systems, which contributed to false claims about the 2020 election.
- 2020 election denier Tina Peters released from prison
Tina Peters, the ex-county clerk convicted in a scheme to breach voting systems in search of evidence of election fraud in 2020, has been released from prison.
- Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence
Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk, was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for election interference involving false claims about the 2020 election and had her nine-year sentence shortened after Trump's campaign against Polis.
- The Latest: Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges
Trump faces inflation warnings from the bond market due to rising energy prices linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict, which is complicating economic conditions and midterm election prospects. Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters was released from prison after her sentence was commuted by Governor Jared Polis following pressure from Trump.
- Former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after scheme to copy her county’s election system
Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk, was released from prison after a scheme to copy her county's election system. The incident occurred in Pueblo, Colorado.
- Colorado elections clerk set to be released from prison Monday based on her sentence commutation
Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, is set to be released from prison after serving less than a quarter of a nine-year sentence for her role in copying her county's election system. Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump, who championed her case despite her conviction under state law.
- Tina Peters set to be released from prison on Monday
Tina Peters, a former elections clerk in Colorado, is set to be released from prison after her sentence was commuted by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. She was the first local official convicted over efforts to subvert the 2020 presidential election.
- Colorado elections clerk set to be released from prison Monday based on her sentence commutation
Tina Peters, Colorado elections clerk, is set to be released from prison based on her sentence commutation. The article notes her association with conspiracy theories.
- Colorado elections clerk set to be released from prison Monday based on her sentence commutation
Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, is set to be released from prison after her nine-year sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis under pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for a scheme involving copying her county's election system and promoting false claims of election fraud, which led to criticism from the Colorado Secretary of State.
- Release of Tina Peters, Election Denier and Former County Clerk, Divides Colorado City
Tina Peters, an election denier and former county clerk, was released after being imprisoned for tampering with voting machines, causing division in a Colorado city.
- Colorado Dems censure Gov. Jared Polis for commuting Tina Peters’ sentence
Colorado Democrats formally censured Governor Jared Polis for commuting the prison sentence of former county clerk Tina Peters, who was serving nearly nine years. The action represents a rare rebuke of Polis by his own party members over the controversial sentence reduction.
- Colorado Democratic Party censures Jared Polis over Tina Peters clemency
Colorado Democrats censured Governor Jared Polis for commuting the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of allowing unauthorized access to voting machines. The party criticized the decision as harmful to democratic institutions and election integrity. Polis defended the commutation as necessary, arguing the original nine-year sentence was draconian and politically motivated.
- Colorado Democrats censure Polis over Tina Peters commutation
Colorado Democrats voted to censure Governor Jared Polis for commuting the sentence of former election clerk Tina Peters from nearly nine years to 4.5 years. Peters, who was convicted in relation to election-related crimes, is set to be released from prison next month following the commutation.
- Colorado Democrats formally censure Gov Polis over Tina Peters commutation
Colorado Democrats formally censured Gov. Jared Polis for commuting the prison sentence of Tina Peters, a former Mesa County Clerk convicted in a voting system breach case. The party accused Polis of bowing to pressure from Donald Trump and setting a dangerous precedent regarding election tampering consequences.
- Colorado Democrats formally censure Gov Polis over Tina Peters commutation
Colorado Democrats formally censured Gov. Jared Polis after he commuted the prison sentence of election denier Tina Peters, who was convicted in a 2021 voting equipment breach case. The party criticized the decision as sending a dangerous message that election tampering has consequences only for those without political connections, and barred Polis from participating in official Democratic Party events.
- How Trump's $1.8B "anti-weaponization" fund works
President Trump's administration will spend $1.776 billion of taxpayer money on the Anti-Weaponization Fund, a new government program that shields decisions on who gets the money from courts and limits public information. The fund was created after Trump sued his own administration and settled. The program has raised concerns about oversight and potential corruption.
- Senate Democrat on Polis commuting Peters sentence: ‘Terrible decision,’ ‘disqualifying’
Senator Michael Bennet criticized Colorado Governor Jared Polis's decision to commute the sentence of former county clerk Tina Peters, calling it a 'terrible' and 'disqualifying' decision. Peters was convicted of enabling a voting system breach. The decision has been panned by a large number of Democrats.
- Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier
A Democratic governor is under fire for granting clemency to a 2020 election denier. Tina Peters, a former county clerk, was sentenced to nine years for tampering with election equipment. The move has sparked controversy and criticism.
- Lauren Boebert suggests Trump withheld funds to Colorado over prosecution of election denier
Lauren Boebert suggested Donald Trump blocked funds for a clean drinking water project in Colorado due to the prosecution of election denier Tina Peters. Tina Peters' prison sentence was commuted by Governor Jared Polis. The commutation may free up federal funding for the project.
- MIKE DAVIS: Colorado governor delivers justice to Tina Peters
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a 70-year-old former county clerk who was serving a nine-year prison term for nonviolent conduct related to election fraud claims. Peters had been accused of providing secure information to an outside adviser to demonstrate vulnerabilities in the electronic voting system. The commutation was seen as a courageous act by Governor Polis.
- Colorado governor commutes Tina Peters' sentence as Trump posts ‘FREE TINA!’
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted in connection with a 2021 voting equipment breach case, drawing backlash from Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and praise from President Donald Trump. Peters' sentence was reduced from 8 years and 3 months to 4 years and 4.5 months. The move has sparked controversy, with Griswold accusing Polis of legitimizing the election denial movement.